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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” There is a differential diagnosis for the patient who cannot describe the history of their medical concerns. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns. Pros of Telehealth 1.

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Telehealth Use Among Older Americans: Growing Interest, Remaining Concerns

Health Populi

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this).

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Online Medical Assistant Programs With the plethora of choice out there, selecting the right career path is not an easy decision. Other careers within the health care industry include medical support jobs, such as medical assistants. Online medical assistant programs are the new frontier in education.

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What to Expect After Medical School

Accepted Blog

For this section of our Med School Admissions: What You Need to Know To Get Accepted series, I’ll provide a brief rundown of what happens after you graduate from medical school. There will always be new procedures, new medications, and new lab tests to learn about. urology), while medical specialties (e.g.,

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Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education 

Accepted Blog

At what is now Drexel Medical School. From the beginning they learn how to take a history, do a physical exam. We do have some neighborhoods right around the medical school that are underserved, and there are areas of need. Let’s turn to medical school admissions, which I know is your specialty. No problem.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

If you were a military medic, you should consider using your knowledge and experience to become a medical assistant. Let’s learn more about how the Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute can help you further your career. What Is a Medical Assistant? Why Should You Become a Medical Assistant?